Inventory Analyst

Role overview

Essential functions

• Maintain part and inventory data accuracy and manage system inventory flow despite planned changes, inaccuracies, transaction errors, omissions, and process deviations.
• Balance manufacturing needs for timely implementation with financial needs for structured changes and minimal unplanned costs or inventory-value fluctuations.
• Organize and implement periodic inventory cycle counts; follow up on counts, analyze discrepancies, and identify root causes.
• Improve software systems and standard practices across departments such as Paint, Assembly, QC, Estimating, and Scheduling.
• Develop programs, reports, and tools for departmental needs outside ERP system or IT department capabilities.
• Process machine scrap and some EDI sales data, and oversee Assembly Plex transactions.
• Implement Engineering Change Notices and Process Change Requests while accounting for effects on system flow, job routing, inventory value, relabeling, and quarantine.

Minimum qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least one year of inventory management, supply chain, or related experience; manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of inventory control practices such as cycle counting, Kanban, and FIFO/LIFO.
• Understanding of supply chain, logistics, materials management, manufacturing processes, and production workflows.
• Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems; Plex is preferred.
• Understanding of demand planning and forecasting, inventory storage and handling safety, lean manufacturing and continuous improvement, and cost accounting.

Preferred education

• A bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
• Additional experience, education, or certification is described as nice to have but not required.

Working conditions

• The role is associated with the Lapeer, Michigan location.
• Occasional standing, walking, sitting, reaching, and lifting up to 25 pounds may be required; reasonable accommodation may be made to enable essential functions.
• Candidates must meet company standards for background checks, employment and reference verification, and controlled substance testing.